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By Help my DTC grow by OptiMonk

Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands

Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement.

I finish off each episode by asking all the fan-favorite questions: favorite books, must-have tools, mistakes to avoid, and quick growth tips.
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How to get started with content marketing and how to do it like a pro? - Pat Ahern from Intergrowth

Help my DTC growMar 08, 2023

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How could you earn more returning customers with retention marketing? - Dániel Budai from Budai Média

How could you earn more returning customers with retention marketing? - Dániel Budai from Budai Média

How could you earn more returning customers with retention marketing? Budai Media is an agency that specializes in helping e-commerce companies increase their revenue through retention marketing. With a team of 20 members, they have worked with over 120 e-commerce companies. In this podcast, you will find answers to the following questions: What is retention marketing? Why is it more than just email marketing? How can you quickly set up an email campaign? What are the best ways to use first-party data for your DTC brand? Why is it essential for a DTC brand to prioritize retention and customer lifetime value over customer acquisition? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or via LinkedIn. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Mar 20, 202326:36
How to build a successful DTC company from scratch? - Cameron Service from Kulin and Oddit

How to build a successful DTC company from scratch? - Cameron Service from Kulin and Oddit

How to build a successful DTC company from scratch? Cameron Service has co-founded two major players in the e-commerce space – Kulin (now a division of Versett), a brand-first performance marketing agency, and Oddit, a CRO company that works with major brands like Proctor & Gamble and DTC heavy hitters like Corkicle and Everlane. He is here to share his experiences and insights on building successful e-commerce companies and maintaining a good work-life balance as a business owner. - How did you find the perfect partner for co-founding a company? - How do you choose your first team members and what skills are necessary for different stages of company growth? - How do you maintain good company culture in a fully remote team? - How do you balance work and life as a business owner? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Mar 16, 202333:38
Unlocking the Secrets to E-Commerce Success: A Deep Dive into SEO for Category and Product Pages - Sam Wright from BlinkSEO

Unlocking the Secrets to E-Commerce Success: A Deep Dive into SEO for Category and Product Pages - Sam Wright from BlinkSEO

Category or Product Pages: A Guide to Optimizing Your E-Commerce SEO Sam Wright, the founder, and Managing Director of Blink SEO, a UK-based SEO agency. With over 10 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Sam and his team at Blink SEO specialize in providing bespoke SEO solutions to help businesses increase their online visibility, generate leads, and boost revenue. You will get the answers to the following questions: How do you turn SEO into strategy? What are the DTC specialties in SEO? How could I compete with bigger and better-known brands? How could we translate brand focus into an SEO strategy that delivers sales? You could find Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-wright-17b6ab6/ Also, you could write for BlinkSeo through this contact page: https://www.blinkseo.co.uk/contact/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Mar 13, 202329:11
How to get started with content marketing and how to do it like a pro? - Pat Ahern from Intergrowth

How to get started with content marketing and how to do it like a pro? - Pat Ahern from Intergrowth

How to get started with content marketing and how to do it like a pro? Pat Ahern, Managing Partner at Intergrowth, joining us to talk about how his company helps businesses overtake their industry leaders through SEO-centric content marketing. Intergrowth has grown from a team of 2 to 50 in just six years by focusing on client results, processes, and hiring top talent. Pat is an expert in breaking down complex concepts like SEO and content marketing into accessible terms, and in his free time, he enjoys traveling, rock climbing, and trying new IPAs. What advice would you offer for businesses looking to start doing content marketing that doesn't know how to get started? How could you increase retention with content marketing? How could you figure out topics for content marketing? How much time does it take to find out what is working and what is not? How could data drive my choices? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Mar 08, 202347:38
Maximizing Revenue and Engagement: Unlocking the Power of SMS for DTC Brands - Iveta Makedonska from Hustler Marketing

Maximizing Revenue and Engagement: Unlocking the Power of SMS for DTC Brands - Iveta Makedonska from Hustler Marketing

Maximizing Revenue and Engagement: Unlocking the Power of SMS for DTC Brands Today, we have an incredible guest with us, Iveta Makedonska, the SMS Lead at Hustler Marketing, a leading e-commerce retention marketing agency. Hustler Marketing has helped over 200 e-commerce stores drive an average of 25% revenue from email & SMS marketing. Iveta is passionate about SMS marketing and has taken on the mission to break the stigma around SMS. Having led customers from 0 to 40X within a year, she is here to talk about the immense power of SMS in e-commerce retention marketing. You will get all the answers to the following questions: What makes SMS so powerful for a brand? How could you start with SMS, what kind of segments do you need to set up? How could SMS increase retention? What exactly are the misconceptions around SMS? What can be the opt-in method for SMS list building? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Mar 02, 202328:42
How to validate your ideas and listen to your customers as a DTC brand? - Brian Roisentul from BSR Digital

How to validate your ideas and listen to your customers as a DTC brand? - Brian Roisentul from BSR Digital

How to validate your ideas and listen to your customers as a DTC brand? Brian Roisentul has been in the e-commerce space for over 10 years. He is the founder & CEO of BSR Digital, a performance marketing agency that helps e-commerce brands grow to the next level. He's also the host of the Fit Growth Machine podcast, where he interviews thought leaders, founders, and directors in the e-commerce space.  He will give you examples of how to validate your ideas and answers to the following questions: How to compete in a red ocean of DTC brands? What would be the first step after validation? How to avoid overcomplicating things as a DTC brand? When should you insert PPC into your progress and how to use it for validation? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 28, 202331:16
How could your DTC brand increase retention with loyalty programs? - Ellie Garabedian from YotPo

How could your DTC brand increase retention with loyalty programs? - Ellie Garabedian from YotPo

How could your DTC brand increase retention with loyalty programs? Ellie brings a wealth of experience to the table, having started her career in eCommerce as a market research consultant for major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's, and later expanding her work as a consultant for DTC brands. In her current role at Yotpo, Ellie is focused on understanding the needs of end consumers and helping Yotpo provide the best solutions for brand growth and revenue. You will get the answers to the following questions: How to use loyalty programs to increase retention? How to start with retention, and what are the necessary steps and strategies? How to maintain a good relationship with your customers and how to be more human-like? How to get customers to spend more? How could you connect user experiences in a way that they want to engage more with your brand? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 23, 202329:49
How to reach your full potential as an ethical and green DTC brand? - Christoph Dahn from Greenblut

How to reach your full potential as an ethical and green DTC brand? - Christoph Dahn from Greenblut

How to reach your full potential as an ethical and green DTC brand? Greenblut is the first 5 star rated Shopify agency that’s helping sustainable businesses and brands with eCommerce and online marketing. Often, marketing has a negative connotation amongst these brands, but as Christoph, one of the founders said, it is like dating. You have to prepare yourself, you have to look charming and invite all of your customers to a great cup of coffee. He will give you examples of how to reach your full potential and give answers to the following questions: How could we make your brand stand out from other green brands? How could you double the sales, what is the magic? What is the math behind planning your growth and how to do it? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 20, 202336:07
How to reach a 48% open rate and master the art of emails? - Vira Sedlak and Andriy Boychuk from Flowium

How to reach a 48% open rate and master the art of emails? - Vira Sedlak and Andriy Boychuk from Flowium

How to reach a 48% open rate and master the art of emails? Flowium generated $14.7 mUSD in revenue for clients, they could reach a 48% average open rate over 150 clients in the history of the company. They help businesses realize the full potential of email marketing. I had the honor to interview Andriy and Vira, who gave their best advice on email marketing. How not to overcomplicate email strategy? How could we be sure that our email strategy serves retention? What could be the best and a not pushy way to build your email list? What are the most important segments for email that you need to use? How could we personalize the experience through email marketing? What will be the trends in 2023 for email marketing? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 16, 202335:17
How to remove friction from your Shopify store? UX/UI tips for DTC brands - Vishal Goswami - Friction Studio

How to remove friction from your Shopify store? UX/UI tips for DTC brands - Vishal Goswami - Friction Studio

How to remove friction from your Shopify store? UX/UI tips for DTC brands Vishal the founder of Friction Studio is guiding you to design, build, and optimize Shopify & Shopify Plus websites for D2C brands. Whether you’re looking for a new online store, migrating from another platform, or need a design change to complement your branding. You will get all the answers to the following questions: How could you tell what is right and what is wrong from UI/UX perspective? What is the process of analyzing this? How to listen to customer insights and go with them? What are the important metrics to get insights? What are the common friction points that a Shopify store has and how to remove them? How could you make a personal experience for visitors? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 09, 202332:08
Using Google and Facebook in the wrong way could really hurt your DTC brand. Learn the right way now. - Maurice Rahmey - Disruptive Digital

Using Google and Facebook in the wrong way could really hurt your DTC brand. Learn the right way now. - Maurice Rahmey - Disruptive Digital

Maurice Rahmey is the co-founder of Disruptive Digital and spent over 5 years at Facebook working on the advertising sales team with Fortune 500 brands. At Disruptive Digital they have clients who typically spend anywhere between $50K/month to $2M/month on Google, TikTok, and Meta ads. You will get the answers to the following questions: How could you grow your audience through paid media? What is the balanced percentage of organic/paid traffic for a DTC brand? How does a DTC brand’s paid media structure differ from another eCommerce brand’s strategy? How do you analyze all paid media? What could be the misleading metrics? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Feb 02, 202330:14
$80M ad spend secrets behind google ads and the typical mistakes made by Facebook first marketers - Vincent Beima - EcomAds

$80M ad spend secrets behind google ads and the typical mistakes made by Facebook first marketers - Vincent Beima - EcomAds

Vincent, the founder of Ecom Ads, generated 300 million USD in revenue for clients and transformed more than 2500 failing ad accounts. He also trained dozens of business owners and media buyers how to confidently and profitably setup, run and scale Google Ads accounts. Worked with brands like: Yves Rocher, Bonprix, DIFF eyewear, Canvas Cultures, Better Body Co. They are running Google Ads campaigns since 2011 and Facebook ads from 2012 - 2020 so you will get great answers to the following questions: What are the 5 sins of google ads? How could google ads increase retention? Do you need to choose between Google and Facebook? How could you make segmented funnels that fit your strategy? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Jan 25, 202341:30
How could you grab the attention and start your own DTC brand? - Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand

How could you grab the attention and start your own DTC brand? - Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand

Do you want to start your own DTC brand? Or do you have one already and want to scale up? Just listen to Eric Bancholz. Eric Bandholz is the founder of Beardbrand, a men's grooming company that has bootstrapped from a $30 investment to a 7 figure business. They've been able to build a large organic audience with the largest communities being nearly 2 million followers on YouTube and 600k followers on TikTok. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife and children. You will get the answers to all these questions: How to get attention as a fresh-starting brand? How could you be original, and forge a good content strategy? What has changed since 2012 for DTC brands? What kind of people do you need? How could you make a personalized experience for your customers online? As a bootstrapped company, how does Eric sees companies that have funding? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Jan 16, 202329:31
What are the 3 most important metrics for a DTC brand and how to improve them? - Chase Clymer from Electric Eye

What are the 3 most important metrics for a DTC brand and how to improve them? - Chase Clymer from Electric Eye

What are the 3 most important metrics for a DTC brand and how to improve them? Chase Clymer is the Co-founder at Electric Eye where he and his team create Shopify-powered sales machines from strategic design, development, and marketing decisions. He is also the host of the weekly podcast, Honest Ecommerce. You will get the answers to all of these questions: What are the most important numbers for a DTC brand? How could you increase sessions, average order value, and conversions? How to reach product-market fit? What are the strategic places in the customer journey and how not to mess it up? We are here to help your DTC brand grow, so we asked all our favorite questions at the end. Books to read, mistakes to avoid, quick growth tips, and tools to use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply as a guest here:  miklos.kovacs@optimonk.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/1mikloskovacs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Strategies and quick wins from agencies that scaled up 8-figure DTC brands In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests who are running agencies and helping hundreds of DTC brands grow. This podcast brings you all the tips, tools, and insights you need to do it on your own. Learn strategies that have worked for hundreds of DTC brands. Agencies and successful DTC brands will share their secret strategies so you don't have to start from scratch. Listen to their tips and tricks that anyone can implement. ©2022 OptiMonk International Zrt. All Rights Reserved The soundtracks used in this podcast are from Artlist.io.
Dec 09, 202244:28